Final evening the Magic beat the Hawks. Now the Magic have secured a match up with the Boston Celtics. Likewise, the Golden State Warriors secured a spot in opposition to the Houston Rockets within the first spherical of the playoffs by staving off a comeback try by the Grizzlies.
Tonight the ninth and tenth seed play in a “win or go dwelling” vogue. The winner within the East will face the Atlanta Hawks on Friday in one other do or die sport.
Japanese Convention: Miami Warmth vs. Chicago Bulls
I’ve obtained to he trustworthy, the Bulls had been part of the commerce that introduced De’Aaron Fox to San Antonio. Whereas seeing two stable Spurs personalities go away was bittersweet, each Tre Jones and Zach Collins are doing properly in The Windy Metropolis. I’m rooting for the Bulls to place the Warmth out of their distress. Their season was misplaced when Jimmy Butler began showcasing his angle over his means.
Western Convention: Dallas Mavericks vs. Sacramento Kings
Talking of placing a workforce out of their distress, the Mavericks dropping Luka Doncic was extra detrimental to their franchise than the Warmth buying and selling Butler.
Due to this fact, my response for this matchup is roughly the identical.
The Kings despatched us Fox and deserve some assist. And having three former Spurs — DeMar DeRozan, Doug McDermott, and Trey Lyles — undoubtedly will get my vote.
As soon as once more, the winner of this match up performs the Grizzlies for an opportunity to play Oklahoma Metropolis within the first spherical of the playoffs.
Who you rooting for tonight?
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